Krystle Vermes

Articles by Krystle Vermes

A study conducted by researchers from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging shows that ibuprofen can extend the lifespan of yeast, worms, and fruit flies. The research indicates that the drug holds clues for living a longer, healthier life.

Taking another step toward preventing and treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an international team of investigators has determined that the gut bacteria behind Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis may be inherited, and antibiotics can make those patients' gut imbalance worse.

In light of new data that shows the 2014-2015 flu season could be severe, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging immediate influenza vaccination for all unvaccinated individuals, as well as prompt antiviral drug treatment for those who develop flu and have a high risk of complications.

Certain flu virus subtypes have more potential to cause severe illness than others, according to a new study published in mBio. For that reason, avian influenza viruses that express the more dangerous subtypes should be monitored closely to prevent the spread of severe disease.

A new Mayo Clinic study published in Microbiome shows that patients with acid reflux who regularly receive proton pump inhibitors have less diverse gut bacteria, which heightens their risk for bone fractures, vitamin deficiencies, and infections such as Clostridium difficile and pneumonia.

According to data presented at ObesityWeek 2014, 9 of 10 obese participants in the phase 3 SCALE Obesity and Prediabetes study lost weight with Novo Nordisk's liraglutide treatment alongside diet and exercise, compared with 65% receiving placebo.